SLS Dash 5k for Neurodiversity

Saturday, November 7, 2026 Past event

7:00 AM CST

Fayetteville, Arkansas

$17.40–$54.50 · 4 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at Kessler Mountain Regional Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas! This exciting and inclusive event welcomes neurodivergent and neurotypical runners of all abilities to come together for a day of fun, movement, and celebration. Participants can choose between a 5K race and a 1-mile Fun Run, both of which are wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can join in on the action.

Starting at 9:00 AM, the Fun Run will kick off the day, followed by the 5K, where adaptive mobility participants will lead the way. Get ready to "DASH LIKE A HERO" by wearing your favorite superhero costume or any family-friendly attire, adding to the festive atmosphere. Enjoy a vibrant Vendor Village, a Family Fun Zone, live music from a DJ, and delicious snacks and coffee from Pathway Cafe. Plus, don’t miss out on the creative experience offered by Crystal Bridge's Mobile Art Lab! Proceeds from this event support the SLS Community, a Fayetteville-based non-profit dedicated to empowering neurodivergent adults. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate inclusion and community spirit—mark

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Races

Run/Walk 5k

Incl. $3.00 Fee & Race T-Shirt

9:10 AM CST

$28.00

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1 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $2.40 Fee & Race T-Shirt

9:00 AM CST

$17.40

Entries closed
Adaptive Mobility 5k

Incl. $3.00 Fee & Race T-Shirt

9:10 AM CST

$28.00

Entries closed
SLS Dash Vendor Village Sign-Up

Incl. $4.50 Fee

7:00 AM CST

$54.50

Entries closed

Organiser's description

The SLS Dash is an inclusive race where neurodivergent and neurotypical runners of all abilities are invited to compete and have fun together. Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, adaptive mobility/wheelchair participant, or volunteer, the SLS Dash is an opportunity to celebrate movement, neurodiversity, and inclusion.

RACE INFORMATION:

* Saturday, November 7th, 2026
* Kessler Mountain Regional Park, Fayetteville, AR 72701
* 5K & 1 mile Fun Run. Both courses are wheelchair accessible.
* 9:00 AM start time. Fun Run will start first, followed by the 5K (adaptive mobility participants at front)
* Race Day check-in & registration: 7:00 AM - 8:50 AM
* Day Prior check-in & registration: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2190 S. Razorback Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701)
* Discounted ticket prices for neurodivergent participants

SUPER HERO THEMED: participants & volunteers alike are invited to _"DASH LIKE A HERO"_ by donning their favorite superhero's costume (or any family-friendly re-purposed Halloween costume).

Other features include:

* Vendor Village & Family Fun Zone booths & activities
* Live DJ
* Coffee and snacks provided by Pathway Cafe https://pathwaycafe.org, a culinary training academy for individuals with disabilities
* Crystal Bridge's Mobile Art Lab https://crystalbridges.org/series/cb-to-you-mobile-art-lab experience
* Food trucks

Proceeds from the event supports SLS Community, a Fayetteville-based non-profit that provides residential and supported employment services for neurodivergent adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This race winds through the future home of SLS Community, nested below the rolling hills stretching from Mount Kessler at Mile Zero of the Razorback Greenway.